Sr. Accountant – Revenue

Business Network International; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Network International in Bengaluru, Karnataka, seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee accounts receivable and revenue accounting, ensure accurate receivable balances, deferred revenue, and robust financial reporting.

The role supports month-end close, reviews transactions, analyzes variances, maintains internal controls, and collaborates with Finance and operations to resolve issues and improve data quality; proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in AR, revenue accounting, and month-end close.
• Experience supporting U.S. and Canadian accounting activities.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, Excel, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review AR aging and reconcile balances to the general ledger and balance sheet.
• Monitor aged receivables, collection risks, unapplied cash, customer credits, deposits, and negative balances.
• Prepare and review deferred revenue reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Review revenue accounting for memberships, events, licensing, conventions, and other revenue streams.
• Review AR and revenue journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments.
• Analyze revenue variances and investigate accounting discrepancies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are complete, accurate, and adequately supported.
• Maintain SOPs and identify process, control, and reporting improvements.
• Support audits and provide required accounting documentation.
• Partner with Finance and operational teams to resolve accounting issues and improve data quality.
• Support implementation of system and process enhancements.

Skills

AR experience

Revenue accounting

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Sr. Accountant oversees accounts receivable and revenue accounting activities, ensuring accurate receivable balances, deferred revenue, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role supports month-end close, reviews accounting transactions, analyzes revenue variances, and maintains effective accounting controls.

Job Responsibilities

• Review AR aging and reconcile balances to the general ledger and balance sheet.
• Monitor aged receivables, collection risks, unapplied cash, customer credits, deposits, and negative balances.
• Prepare and review deferred revenue reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Review revenue accounting for memberships, events, licensing, conventions, and other revenue streams.
• Review AR and revenue journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments.
• Analyze revenue variances and investigate accounting discrepancies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are complete, accurate, and adequately supported.
• Maintain SOPs and identify process, control, and reporting improvements.
• Support audits and provide required accounting documentation.
• Partner with Finance and operational teams to resolve accounting issues and improve data quality.
• Support implementation of system and process enhancements.
• Accountability & Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Decision Making
• Process Management
• Problem Solving

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in AR, revenue accounting, and month-end close.
• Experience supporting U.S. and Canadian accounting activities.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, Excel, and ERP systems.

Preferred

• CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with deferred revenue, revenue recognition, audits, and multi-entity organizations.